Barrack Lane Medical Centre

05/12/2025

02/12/2025

Support, advice and action on domestic abuse in Suffolk. If you are experiencing domestic abuse and need support or action; if you're worried about someone else and need advice; if you're a professional needing advice or guidance, we can help. Read about what happens when you ocall.

02/12/2025

There are lots of things to think about in the run up to Christmas but one thing that sometimes gets overlooked is medication.

Please check you have enough of your medication to last over the Christmas period. If not, please order in the usual way.

The surgery will be closed from Thursday 25th until Monday 29 December.

28/11/2025

Our next Patient Participation Group meeting is taking place on Wednesday 14 January 1.30pm-2.30pm.

This will be an informal meeting where all patients are welcome to attend to share their feedback.

Please let Sandra know if you will be attending.

Thank you.

21/11/2025

To book a place please email helenmfairweather@headwaysuffolk.org.uk

18/11/2025

There has been an increased number of measles cases nationally, and the confirmation of a case of measles in an unvaccinated child in the Suffolk and North East Essex area.

Measles is a highly infectious disease that can lead to complications such as ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain requiring hospitalisation, and in some rare cases long-term disability or death.

Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment if your child has not had their MMR vaccinations.

17/11/2025

If you or someone you know needs urgent mental health support, call 111 and select the mental health option. Trained staff will provide appropriate support and advice 24 hours a day to people of all ages.

You can also get help from 111 online: https://111.nhs.uk

04/11/2025

Where you’ll find us in November! A few events are still TBC but will keep you updated throughout the month- see you there💛

03/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

30/10/2025

People experiencing dental pain that needs urgent intervention should contact 111 (online or by telephone). The Urgent Care Dental Service offers appointments seven days a week, including evenings, at dental practices across Suffolk and North East Essex. These appointments are for both adults and children who fall into one of two groups:

• those assessed as requiring dental care within 24 hours or as soon as possible, including those in pain and those who have infections or excessive bleeding from their gums or cheeks

• those assessed as requiring care within seven days, unless the condition worsens, including those who need fillings, have loose crowns or bridges, or those who have broken a tooth by biting on something

28/10/2025

Cancer Support Suffolk are holding their launch event on Tuesday 11 November from 7pm to 9pm at The Golden Hind, Nacton Road, Ipswich.

The group aims to support anyone affected by cancer, including patients, partners, friends, and close family members.

27/10/2025

We have been made aware of a scam involving individuals or organisations contacting local businesses while falsely claiming to represent GP practices. They are offering to sell advertising space in a “patient information booklet” that they say is being produced on behalf of GP practices.

Please note that Barrack Lane Medical Centre is not producing, distributing, or authorising any advertising materials, booklets, or similar publications.

If you are approached by anyone claiming to represent our practice or offering advertising opportunities linked to us:

Do not make any payments.

Do not share any personal, business, or financial details.

We encourage everyone to remain vigilant and help prevent others from being misled by this scam.